Daily Archives: 12/19/2023
Report: ‘Child care crisis’ proves costly
By Jason Evans
Staff Reporter
jevans@thepccourier.com
STATE — A new report finds that South Carolina is not immune from what’s being called an “infant-toddler child care crisis” and that the issue could cost the state more than a $1 billion each year.
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Putting all the pain in perspective
He has been called the Prince of Peace, this babe who was born in Bethlehem some 2,000 years ago.
And peace, the kind that passeth understanding, He gives to those who are open to receiving it.
But He did not bring “peace on earth.”
Even in his lifetime it was not peace that followed Him, but violence — from the time He escaped the slaughter of the innocents by the swords of King
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The science of Santa
We all know Santa Claus is real. He lives in the North Pole with Mrs. Claus and a bunch of merry elves who make the toys 
that Santa delivers to good little girls and boys at Christmas. You can recognize an elf by his large pointy ears.
The big mystery is how Santa is able to deliver toys to 700 million children,
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Courier Letters to the Editor 12-20-23
Dear Editor,
I was reading about the nurses, and I think they are very valuable. I have been in the hospital many times, and the nurses are great. They brighten the day when you are sick.
Let us not forget the nurse assistants — they do a lot that goes unnoticed. They are big help to the nurses. You could say
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Staying healthy, staying home
I’ve been lax lately in terms of my health. I admit it. While I haven’t been at music concerts among thousands of people or riding packed subway cars, I have been going to stores during the daytime when the aisles are full. This was especially 
true during the holiday shopping season. It’s time to stop that — again — and start staying home, again.
Respiratory syncytial virus (also known as RSV) is on the rise where I live, and likely elsewhere.You must be logged in to view this content.
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Courier Obituaries 12-20-23
LINDA BRACKEN EVATT
EASLEY — Linda Bracken Evatt, wife of the late Carl Thomas Major “Tommy” Evatt, passed away Sunday, Dec. 10, 2023.
She was the daughter of the late T. Cecil and Dorothy Hunter Bracken.
Linda was born in Monroe, Ill., on July 24, 1944. She was a graduate of Easley High School, Class of 1962. She was a
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Lady Lions’ freshmen shine in win
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
CENTRAL — After losing a talented group of seniors last season, led by North/South all-star Destiny Hoover, the Daniel 
High School girls’ basketball team has had an up-and-down start to the 2023 season.
However, Friday’s matchup against Blacksburg showed just how bright the future could be, as the Lions thrashed the Wildcats 77-54 at home.
“When they go out and play Daniel basketball, they can be unstoppable,” Daniel head coach Cosandar Griffin said. “Just watching this team grow from the beginning and come together
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Liberty boys score season high in blowout win over Pickens
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — One week removed from a disappointing loss to county foe Pickens, the Liberty boys’ basketball team had a chance to settle the score against the Blue Flame on Thursday night.
The Red Devils did more than that controlling the contest from start to finish as they bashed Pickens 97-58 in their
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Lady Flame move to 10-0 after dropping Devils
By Bru Nimmons
Sports Editor
bnimmons@thepccourier.com
LIBERTY — One year removed from the winningest season in school history, the third-ranked Pickens High School girls’ 
basketball team appears to have not lost a step as it moved to 10-0 on the year after defeating county rival Liberty 75-28 last week.
“Our chemistry is so strong,” Pickens head coach Rikki Owens said. “Even our subs are getting that confidence that
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